REVELATION ITS GRAND CLIMAX AT HAND!/Chapter Forty Two - A New Heaven and a New Earth - Contnue

 John goes on to say: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore, the former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4) Once again we ar reminded of earlier inspired promises. Isaiah also looked forward to the time when death and mourning would be no more and grief would be replaced by exultation. (Isaiah 25:8;  35:10; 51:11; 65:19) John now confirms that these promises  have a wonderful fulfillment during the thousand-year Judgment Day. First the great crowd will enjoy the blessings. "The Lamb, who is in the midst of the thronem" continuing to shepherd them, "will guide them  to fountains of waters of life. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes." (Revelation 7:9, 17)   But eventually all those who are resurrected and exercise faith in Jehovah's provisions will be there with them enjoying a paradise that is both spiritual and physical.  

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